An elderly man has been targeted in a distraction burglary in North Belfast.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following the incident in the Forthriver Road area this afternoon (Monday July 20).

It was reported that at around 1pm a male with a southern accent, purporting to be from the Water Board, called at the home of an elderly man.

As this male distracted the man, two other males entered the property. All three males then made off in a black coloured new style Renault Clio with red stripes. It is not believed that anything was stolen during the incident.

Detective Constable Conlon is appealing for anyone who witnessed this incident or anyone with any information that could assist with the investigation to contact Detectives at Musgrave Police Station on the non-emergency number 101.

He is particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw the black Clio on the Forthriver Road around the time of the burglary or in the area of the Falls Road around 1.30pm.

Information can also be passed anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.